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It has been a rocky year for many in 2008. With an ailing economy, viral job loss, busted mortgages, roller coaster oil prices and stock markets, and a grim forecast , it is easy to neglect the good news. But the good news is the same as the bad news, depending on how you look at it or phrase it:
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Electric vehicles are a hot topic right now, but the problem is there really isn't much to choose from other than a handful of hybrids and NEV's. What if we were to tell you that for the price of a new bottom of the barrel, no thrills or frills subcompact, you could turn just about any vehicle into an EV?
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Cold weather can be a nuisance, it is cold for one, uncomfortable at times, hard to drive in (when it is snowing), and puts added strain on your vehicle. There is no mystery really as to why your gas mileage is not quite as good in the winter time, but there are a few things that you can do about it.
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Well, it is probably a little bit of both to tell the truth. Gas has of course been taking a noticeable dip in cost at the pumps, coming down to around the low $3 a gallon range. The initial reason for the price decrease of gasoline is because right now we are currently enjoying some above average supplies of the stuff.
Using Technology to Alert Drivers to Animals on the Road
Making Small Cars Safer
Small(er) cars are back in vogue, even in the US, but one problem you face as you go smaller and smaller is safety. Below a certain size, you simply don't have much crumple zones anymore. You can partly make up for it with better designed structures, advanced materials and with active safety features (shorter braking distance, better handling, etc), but passive safety improvements are always welcome.
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